WoeUSB Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to WoeUSB for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Ventoy, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to WoeUSB and 15 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to WoeUSB are balenaEtcher, iVentoy, MultiBootUSB and Fedora Media Writer.

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WoeUSB alternatives are mainly Bootable USB Creators, but if you're looking for Disk Imaging Tools you can filter on that. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to WoeUSB.
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WoeUSB is a simple tool that enable you to create your own usb stick windows installer from an iso image or a real DVD. It is a fork of Congelli501 s WinUSB.

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WoeUSB alternatives page was last updated Sep 11, 2024
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  1. Ventoy icon

    Ventoy

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    Ventoy is an open source tool to create bootable USB drive for ISO files. With ventoy, you don't need to format the disk again and again, you just need to copy the iso file to the USB drive and boot it.

    45 Ventoy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Ventoy screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Multi boot
    2.  Create bootable USB
    3.  Multiboot USB
    4.  Create Multiboot USB
    5.  UEFI Support
    6.  Persistent Storage
    7.  Portable
    8.  Multi-windows
    9.  VHD Boot
    10.  Command line interface
    11.  Ad-free

    Ventoy VS WoeUSB

     

    • Ventoy is the most popular Linux alternative to WoeUSB.

    • Ventoy is Free and Open SourceWoeUSB is also Free and Open Source
    • Ventoy is LightweightWoeUSB is not according to our users
  2. balenaEtcher icon

    balenaEtcher

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    A free, open-source tool for burning images to USB and SD cards. Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. Features validated burning, avoiding accidental wipes, offers a sleek interface, is lightweight and portable, making it ideal for users at any skill level.

    53 balenaEtcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    balenaEtcher screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  User friendly
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Create bootable USB
    2.  Graphical User Interface
    3.  Write ISO to SD card
    4.  Portable
    5.  Burn iso
    6.  Create bootable Image
    7.  Validated Burning
    8.  Material design
    9.  Electron based
    10.  Persistent Storage
    11.  Support for S.M.A.R.T. data
    12.  Convert installation CD/DVD to USB

    balenaEtcher VS WoeUSB

     
    Comments about balenaEtcher as an Alternative to WoeUSB
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    Guest
    Negative •Feb 22, 2020
    20

    balenaEtcher does not create bootable Windows Install USBs

    Guest
    Negative •Jun 15, 2020
    8

    Doesn't make bootable windows usbs

    Barrett
    Negative •May 18, 2022
    0

    It can't write Windows USBs.

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    • Some users think balenaEtcher is a great WoeUSB alternative, some don't.

    • balenaEtcher is the most popular Mac alternative to WoeUSB.

    • balenaEtcher is Free and Open SourceWoeUSB is also Free and Open Source
    • balenaEtcher is LightweightWoeUSB is not according to our users
  4. iVentoy icon

    iVentoy

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    With iVentoy you can boot and install OS on multiple machines at the same time through the network. iVentoy is extremely easy to use, without complicated configuration, just put the ISO file in the specified location and select PXE boot in the client machine.

    15 iVentoy alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    iVentoy screenshot 1

    iVentoy Features

    1.  Network Tools

    iVentoy VS WoeUSB

     
  5. MultiBootUSB icon

    MultiBootUSB

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    MultiBootUSB is a software to create multi boot live Linux on a removable media i.e USB disk. It is similar to UNetbootin but many distros can be installed, provided you have enough space on the disk.

    44 MultiBootUSB alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    MultiBootUSB screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project seems no longer developed and the official website is no longer available. Last version, 9.2.0, released in April 2018, can be still downloaded from GitHub.

    MultiBootUSB Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Multiboot USB
    3.  Multi OS
    4.  Create Multiboot USB
    5.  Install Syslinux
    6.  Boot HDD Partition

    MultiBootUSB VS WoeUSB

     
  6. Fedora Media Writer icon

    Fedora Media Writer

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    A tool to create a bootable live USB drive with an edition of Fedora. Not only can Fedora Media Writer write an image to your flash drive, it can also download it for you. It offers official editions (Server, Workstation), Fedora spins (KDE Plasma Desktop, Xfce Desktop, Cinnamon...

    47 Fedora Media Writer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Fedora Media Writer screenshot 1

    Fedora Media Writer VS WoeUSB

     
  7. KDE ISO Image Writer icon

    KDE ISO Image Writer

     8 likes
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    Write an ISO Image to a USB Disk.

    51 KDE ISO Image Writer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    KDE ISO Image Writer screenshot 1

    KDE ISO Image Writer VS WoeUSB

     
  9. Easy2Boot icon

    Easy2Boot

     38 likes
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    Flexible and configurable USB drive multiboot solution which also supports UEFI booting.

    49 Easy2Boot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Easy2Boot screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Multiboot USB
    3.  UEFI Support
    4.  USB to NTFS
    5.  USB to FAT
    6.  Multi boot

    Easy2Boot VS WoeUSB

     
  10. mintstick icon

    mintstick

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    Linux Mint's USB Image Writer (mintstick) is an easy to use and dependable means of creating bootable USBs.

    50 mintstick alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IE flagIreland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mint
    mintstick screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Portable
    3.  Writes images to SD/USB

    mintstick VS WoeUSB

     
    Comments about mintstick as an Alternative to WoeUSB
    iKarith
    Negative •Aug 18, 2021
    0

    Does not make Windows boot media.

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    • mintstick is Free and Open SourceWoeUSB is also Free and Open Source
    • mintstick is Lightweight and Privacy focusedWoeUSB is not according to our users
  11. Impression (GTK) icon

    Impression (GTK)

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    Flash disk images onto your drives with ease. Select an image, insert your drive, and you're good to go!

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Impression (GTK) screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Rust

    Impression (GTK) VS WoeUSB

     
  12. SARDU icon

    SARDU

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    SARDU (short for Shardana Antivirus Rescue Disk Utility) creates a multiboot all-in-one USB drive, CD or DVD for free (personal and non commercial use). Hard disks, external hard disks and all removable media are supported.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    SARDU screenshot 1

    SARDU Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Persistent Linux
    3.  Multiboot USB
    4.  UEFI Support
    5.  Multi boot
    6.  Create bootable CD

    SARDU VS WoeUSB

     
  13. Popsicle icon

    Popsicle

     3 likes
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    Write an ISO or other image to multiple USB devices all at once. Easily preparing a bunch of flash drives of your favorite OS with just a couple of clicks.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Popsicle screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Rust

    Popsicle VS WoeUSB

     
  14. mkusb icon

    mkusb

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    (Straight up rufus for Linux users ) The mkusb tool was developed to make it simpler and safer to create boot drives with the method to flash or clone an iso image or a compressed image file. It is using dd under the hood.

    50 mkusb alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    mkusb screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last release and commit in February 2022

    mkusb Features

    1.  Multiboot USB

    mkusb VS WoeUSB

     
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